TestPlant and Techkinetics team up

London, UK & Singapore – April 30, 2013 – TestPlant, the automated software testing company, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with TechKinetics, the Singaporean technology distributor.

TestPlant is the company behind eggPlant, the only test automation tool that uses patented image recognition technology to allow software developers to test any application from mainframe to mobile, by looking at and interacting with the screen exactly as a real user does.

TechKinetics represents leading technology companies from across the world. The distributor’s primary focus is on embedded software sold into transport systems, military, industrial automation and automobile markets. Its customers range from small and medium sized organizations to global multinationals and government organizations across South East Asia.

“The Asian software development market continues to grow at a very fast pace, making it an ideal market for TestPlant,” saidKochi Wong, Director of TechKinetics. “With the eggPlant range of test automation solutions we can now offer our customers one product for software testing across mainframe, desktop, cloud and mobile development environments.”

“TechKinetics is a perfect partner for TestPlant – they already work with our technology partner, IBM Rational, and provide an excellent range of support services,” said George Mackintosh, CEO of TestPlant. “We look forward to continuing to grow our presence in the South East Asian region, and TechKinetics are well-positioned to help us achieve that.”

TestPlant’s Head of Business Development – APAC, Doug Ferguson, will manage the relationship and work in collaboration with TechKinetics to reinforce the company’s commitment to the South Asian market.

About TechKinetics
Incorporated in Singapore in 2001, TechKinetics Pte Ltd has evolved to be a trusted partner for our global clients through our cost-effective and innovative business solutions. We represent several world-leading technology companies from the United States, Canada, Taiwan and Korea, with primary focus on the following markets: embedded software, transport, military, industrial automation and automobiles.www.tech-kinetics.com

About TestPlant
TestPlant is an international software business and leader in the test automation solutions market. The company is head-quartered in London with operations in North America and Asia. eggPlant has a user base in leading telecommunications, pharmaceutical, automotive, defence and security and financial services businesses. The technology is patented and eggPlant can be integrated into all major application lifecycle management systems, most notably with IBM Rational. In 2013, TestPlant acquired Facilita Software Development, adding significant load and performance testing capabilities to the eggPlant range. TestPlant’s high growth and innovation has been recognised by the venture capital community, the UK government and by Red Herring when listed as a Global Top 100 company in 2012. TestPlant was founded by CEO George Mackintosh and Chairman Jon Richards in 2008.www.testplant.com